Privacy Policy #

Last updated: 2024-10-06

Introduction #

At aviary (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, https://aviary.domains/ (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is compliant with relevant privacy laws applicable to the state of Ohio, as well as applicable federal regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), if applicable, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users.

1. Information We Collect #

We are committed to maintaining your privacy, and we do not collect any specific information regarding your site usage or performance. Any data collected is entirely anonymized, and we retain minimal logging for the sole purpose of maintaining the security and integrity of our website.

a. Personal Information #

Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect any personally identifiable information from you when you visit the Site.

b. Automatically Collected Information #

We do not collect detailed information about your site usage or track your performance on the Site.
Anonymized Data: Any information that is collected, such as IP addresses or device information, is anonymized and cannot be linked back to you individually.
Minimal Logging: We retain minimal logs, such as the basic information necessary for site security and to protect the integrity of our systems, but we do not use this information for performance tracking or profiling.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies #

We only use cookies that are essential to the functionality of our website. We do not use cookies to track your behavior or interactions with the Site. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

d. ATProtocol Network Information #

Identity Resolution: We use the ATProtocol network to resolve your @handle identity to your PDS. This information is stored and used to support the features of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information #

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Site
To improve your experience and personalize the content you see
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To process transactions and manage subscriptions
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For Users in the European Union) #

If you are located in the European Union, we rely on the following legal grounds for processing your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Consent: Where you have provided your consent to process your personal data (e.g., for marketing purposes).
Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: Where we have a legal obligation to process your data.
Legitimate Interests: When we process your data for our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

We may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, contractors, or partners who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Your Rights and Choices #

a. Access and Correction #

We do not have any personal information about you that would require access or correction.

b. Data Deletion #

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes.

d. Do Not Track Signals (California Residents) #

This site is compliant with Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers as it does not use any tracking technologies.

6. Data Security #

We take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention #

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Children’s Privacy #

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information from your child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links #

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing them with your personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy #

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after the posting of any modifications indicates your acceptance of those changes.